Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades

Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its largest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By MELANIE LIDMAN and WILLIAM JARRETT

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

State

Sedgwick County deputies seize evidence, stolen property during search; suspect sought on felony warrant

Downtown Sounds

Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

State

Sedgwick County deputies seize evidence, stolen property during search; suspect sought on felony warrant

Downtown Sounds

Jury rules Not Guilty

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

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Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey